According to a late AP piece , China is "furious" about the arms sale and has canceled serious senior contacts. Here is an excerpt: … [Read more...] about Update: China cancels military, diplomatic contacts with US over Taiwan arms sale
Beijing's New Air Pollution Control Measures
Whatever your views on the proper role of government in societal, cultural, and economic affairs, few would argue against the government's role (if not duty) in helping to confront the myriad environmental problems facing modern industrialized societies. … [Read more...] about Beijing's New Air Pollution Control Measures
Cross-strait "Trash Talk": which side has the better cuisine?
With all the arguments generated by our discussion on cross-strait politics, we need to start a topic that both sides can agree on. One thing I think we can all agree is that Chinese Cuisine is an important aspect of Chinese Culture. The only question is: which side of the strait has the better cuisine? ;-) … [Read more...] about Cross-strait "Trash Talk": which side has the better cuisine?
Let's Talk some Cross-Strait Politics
It's been almost four months since Ma Ying-jeou has been sworn into office in Taiwan. After the first few weeks of euphoria, there hasn't been that much published about Taiwan in English sources - partly because of the Olympics, and partly because not much concrete has happened. … [Read more...] about Let's Talk some Cross-Strait Politics
2008 Beijing Paralympics Ends
Without too much fanfare in the West, the 2008 Beijing Paralympics has ended almost as fast as the main Olympics events had rushed onto the world stage. It's hard to imagine that in a little over 1 month - the whole hoopla that is the Beijing Olympics has officially ended … [Read more...] about 2008 Beijing Paralympics Ends